On Sunday we visited our old ward (church building) to be there for the blessing of Charles Skidmore. What a blessing it was to see so many friends and feel so welcome, like we were at home. We love our ward now don't get me wrong, but we are still getting to know people and that takes a little time. I needed to be there and hear what was said, it gives me strength and hope when ever I am at church. I know my Heavenly Father is watching over me, because when I am struggling he answers my prayers mostly through others, he comforts me. In Relief Society ( the women's organization in the church) we read the Declaration of the Relief Society and it helped me to focus and prioritize what is of most importance. Sometimes in this crazy world I forget or get overwhelmed and get off track a little. I am thankful for these reminders of who I am and what my objective is, exaltation! For all of us women who get overwhelmed and frustrated, here is something to read and lift our spirits. What wonderful counsel.
We are beloved spirit daughters of God, and our lives have meaning, purpose, and direction. As a worldwide sisterhood, we are united in our devotion to Jesus Christ, our Savior and Exemplar. We are women of faith, virtue, vision, and charity who:
Increase our testimonies of Jesus Christ through prayer and scripture study.
Seek spiritual strength by following the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
Dedicate ourselves to strengthening marriages, families, and homes.
Find nobility in motherhood and joy in womanhood.
Delight in service and good works.
Love life and learning.
Stand for truth and righteousness.
Sustain the priesthood as the authority of God on earth.
Rejoice in the blessings of the temple, understand our divine destiny, and strive for exaltation.
“The Relief Society Declaration,” The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A, xi
Remember who you are!
